Coastal Dance holds annual auditions for students new & existing to join our eisteddfod teams. This year they will be held on Saturday the 21st of January at the studio. We are an inclusive dance school & auditions are held to confirm the commitment from students & parents for the dance year. If you’d like more information about joining #teamcoastal please email info@coastaldance.com.au

Congratulations to the winners of the Nanny Noel Shining star award 2016. The Shining Star award is giving to the student/s who shine the brightest on concert night & it is judged by a secret panel! The 2016 award winners are:

Junior
Isla Davies

Senior
Eliza Rohanna

Coastal Dance was excited to be involved with the first Currumbin Community Carols on Saturday the 17th of December. This was a Gold Coast City Council event supported by Division 14. Coastal Dance has been apart of the Currumbin community for over 30 years & we love to perform at local events!

Congratulations to Joel Murphy who is the first graduate of Coastal Dance! Joel started at Coastal in 2005 & has developed into a strong & versatile dancer over the years. He has performed with the LOcREaDO Dance Company in China as well as Sydney, Brisbane & the Gold Coast & won numerous awards at eisteddfods.

Joel will continue his training at Dynamite Studios Australia where he received a full scholarship to complete his certificate IV in dance. We are sad to loose Joel from our day to day studio life but we’re excited to watch his next chapter as he chases his dreams.

From all at Coastal Dance, we wish you all the best Joel. #teamcoastalforever

Congratulations to Holly Johnston who was announced the winner of the Coastal Dance Scholarship last night! The scholarship is awarded to one student per year & covers 12 months of tuition. Holly is an extremely dedicated student who always works hard and shows incredible potential for the dance industry.

Congratulations Holly!

We’ve compiled a list of some summer schools & intensive options available in South East QLD over the Christmas break. If you’d like any recommendations of suitable options for your child please see Miss Kate. These are a great opportunity for our students to meet other dancers from the area & a great Christmas present idea. We’ll also be running classes at the over the summer break to keep our dancers in tip top shape!

Dynamite Studios Australia Summer Workshop
Book Here!
When? Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th of January 2017
Where? 31/3 Dalton Street, Upper Coomera QLD 4209
How Much? $120 for 6 Workshops

Conroy Dance Centre Summer School
Book Here!
When? Monday 16th – Friday 20th of January 2017
Where? 34 Kremzow Rd, Brendale QLD 4500
How Much? Juniors $400 Seniors $450 for 5 Days

International Ballet Workshop – Giselle Series
Book Here!
When? Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th of January 2017
Where? Unit 9, 46 Smith Street, Southport QLD 4215
How Much? Junior $105 Intermediate $207 Senior $330 for 3 Days

Tapatak Oz Workshop
Email To Book!
When? Monday 16th – Wednesday 18th of January 2017
Where?  26 Glentanna Street, Kedron QLD
How Much? $99 for 3 x 1 Hour Classes

Sheridans Studio 1 Summer Intensive
Email To Book!
When? Friday 13th – Sunday 15th of January 2017
Where? 18/359 Southport Nerang Road, Ashmore QLD 4214
How Much? $350 before 30th of November $375 before 30th of December

Brisbane Contemporary Dance Intensive
More Info Here!
When? Week 1 9th – 13th of January Week 2 16th – 20th of January
Where? EDC Studio, Level 4, Judith Wright Centre, Fortitude Valley QLD or
QUT Dance Studios 330 & 340, Building Z9, 25 Gona Parade, Kelvin Grove QLD
How Much? Ranges from $300 – $1050 depending on program

Congratulations to our #teamcoastal soloists who competed at the Lismore Eisteddfod. Your represented Coastal Dance beautifully & had lovely remarks from the adjudicator.

Joel Murphy
1st – Senior Jazz Championship
1st – Contemporary Duo – 15 Years & Over
2nd – Lyrical Solo – 15 years & Over
3rd – Jazz Solo – 15 Years & Over
Special Award – Most Promising Male Dancer
Special Award – Highest Male Aggregate 

Holly Johnston
1st – Contemporary Duo – 15 Years & Over
2nd – Senior Jazz Championship
1st – Lyrical Solo – 15 Years & Over
HC – Jazz Solo – 15 years & Over

Ruby O’Halloran
1st – Tap Solo – 12 years
1st – Song & Tap  Solo – 12 Years
1st – Song & Dance Solo – 12 Years
1st – Tap Improvisation – 12 Years
Special Award – Most Promising Tapper 12 Years & Over

Isla Davies
Jazz Duo – 6 Years & Under

Join us for our annual Gold Coast Eisteddfod Movie Night on Friday the 21st of October! We’ll have pizza, popcorn & drinks to celebrate the end of competition season. This is an open event & all are welcome. This is a great opportunity for those who are interested in start eisteddfod teams next year to see what it’s all about! We ask that you make a $5 donation on the door to go towards the pizza.

Coastal Dance will be holding our 5th annual Halloween Disco on Saturday the 29th of October. The disco is open to all Coastal Dance students & their friends & will have games, prizes, dancing & fun! The disco runs from 6:00 – 8:30pm & entry is $10 per person. Coastal Dance students are asked to bring a plate of food to share. All money raised will go towards getting studio 2 air-conditioned!